Grass snake
The grass snake is our longest snake, but don't worry if you find one in the compost heap - it's harmless! Look out for this green and yellow beauty in grasslands and wetlands, too.
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August on our nature reserves
Reserves Officer Robert Morgan shares his August musings, and reports on rare sights from the Broads and the North Norfolk coast.
St Mark's fly
The St Mark's fly is small, black and shiny. It is so-called because it emerges around St Mark's Day, April 25th. Large numbers of adults can be found in woodland edges, hedgerows,…
Fascinating fossils (6 August)
Join us as we discover what our fascinating fossils can tell us about the ancient Deep History Coast
Fascinating fossils (7 August)
Join us as we discover what our fascinating fossils can tell us about the ancient Deep History Coast
Plants of Hickling (7 August)
Join our guide to explore the different habitats of the reserve on a walk full of wonder.
Rockpool rummaging (6 August)
Come and explore one of the best rocky shore habitats along the whole of the North Norfolk Coastline!
Rockpool rummaging (7 August)
Come and explore one of the best rocky shore habitats along the whole of the North Norfolk Coastline!
Leg-stretch to Salthouse (6 August)
Join us for a longer walk exploring the less frequently visited parts of our reserve whilst taking in the wider Living Landscape and thinking about NWT Cley Marshes’ place within it.
Smooth snake
The rare smooth snake can only be found at a few heathland sites in the UK. It looks a bit like an adder, but lacks the distinctive zig-zag pattern along its back.
Autumn migration (22 August)
Join David North for a guided walk at NWT Cley Marshes to discover the migratory birds moving along the East Atlantic Flyway.
Fascinating fossils (20 August)
Join us as we discover what our fascinating fossils can tell us about the ancient Deep History Coast